UPSC PYQs: Current Affairs
Review complete published questions grouped by subject: Current Affairs.
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Questions
- Which UK-born scientist, serving as a professor at a United States university, was among the 2025 Nobel laureates?2026 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Nobel Prize 2025
- Regarding tennis Grand Slam tournaments, consider: 1. The four Grand Slams share a governance/cooperation structure for common matters. 2. They are open to internationally ranked players meeting age and entry requirements, including players above 14. 3. A player is subject to a uniform fixed cap on wild cards across all four tournaments. Which are correct?2026 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Grand Slam tennis
- Regarding the film 'Boong', consider: 1. It won the BAFTA Children's and Family Film category. 2. It was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. 3. It became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA in that category. Which are correct?2026 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Indian cinema
- Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:2024 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Current Affairs (Internal Security)
- Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces? 1. Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander 2. Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral 3. Major : Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : Captain2024 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Miscellaneous (General Awareness)
- Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.2024 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Current Affairs (Internal Security)
- Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”?2024 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Miscellaneous (General Awareness)
- UNOPS S3i focuses investments on how many of these: affordable housing, mass rapid transit, health care and renewable energy?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · UNOPS S3i
- Which country was highlighted for decades of civil conflict, food shortages and a recent severe famine?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Humanitarian Crises
- Statement I: Switzerland is among leading gold exporters by value. Statement II: Switzerland has the world’s second-largest official gold reserves. Choose correctly.2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Gold Trade
- Statement I: the USA and EU launched a Trade and Technology Council. Statement II: they say its purpose is to place technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Choose correctly.2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · US–EU Relations
- How many are correct about the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration: adopted by all UN countries; legally binding; covers internal migration/IDPs?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Global Migration Compact
- Statement I: Israel has diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement II: Israel and the Arab League signed the Saudi-mediated Arab Peace Initiative. Choose correctly.2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · West Asia
- How many sports-award pairs are correct: Khel Ratna–outstanding performance over four years; Arjuna–lifetime achievement; Dronacharya–successful coaches; Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar–retired sportsperson contribution?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Sports Awards
- For the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, how many are correct: first held in India; mascot Thambi; open winner trophy Vera Menchik Cup; women’s winner trophy Hamilton-Russell Cup?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Chess Olympiad
- How many conflict-area/country pairs are correct: Donbas–Syria; Kachin–Ethiopia; Tigray–North Yemen?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Conflict Geography
- Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan recently drew common international attention mainly because of what?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · Political Instability
- G20 statements: it began as a forum for finance ministers and central-bank governors; digital public infrastructure is among India’s G20 priorities. Which is correct?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Current Affairs · G20